Must-see hotels in Gili Islands

  • Gili Joglo

    Gili Trawangan

    You'll find three fabulous villas here. One is crafted out of an antique joglo (traditional Javanese house) with polished concrete floors, two bedrooms…

  • Gili Treehouses

    Gili Trawangan

    These five 'tree houses' (really stilted wooden villas) are a welcome change from the tried and true Gili T villa concept. Though tightly packed together,…

  • Eden Cottages

    Gili Trawangan

    Eden takes the form of six posh, upgraded bungalows wrapped around a pool, fringed by a garden and shaded by a coconut grove. Rooms have tasteful…

  • Rabbit Tree

    Gili Meno

    You know you've tripped deep down the rabbit hole when you find yourself sleeping on a dorm bed in a technicolour ball pit, or when the floor you're…

  • Gili Meno Eco Hostel

    Gili Meno

    A fantasy in driftwood, bamboo and coconut-palm thatch, this is the place you dream about when you're stuck in the freezing cold at home waiting for a…

  • Meno Dream Resort

    Gili Meno

    This intimate property has just five bungalows surrounding a central pool and tranquil garden. Each has a unique character with art on the walls, gorgeous…

  • Sejuk Cottages

    Gili Air

    Thirteen well-built, tastefully designed thatched lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, and pretty two- and three-storey cottages (some have rooftop living rooms)…

  • Gili Beach Bum Hotel

    Gili Trawangan

    This co-ed dorm complex has 19 triple rooms, some under a thatched Torajan-style roof. The rooms have concrete floors, high ceilings, lockers and their…

  • Blu d'aMare

    Gili Trawangan

    At Blu d'aMare you can bed down in one of five lovely 1920s Javanese houses (joglo). Features include gorgeous old wood floors, queen beds, and freshwater…

  • Wilson's Retreat

    Gili Trawangan

    Wilson's has 16 rooms plus four villas with private pools. The setting is expansive, stylish and classy, but it still manages some Gili languor. The…

  • Biba Beach Village

    Gili Air

    Biba offers nine lovely, spacious bungalows with large verandas, and grotto-like bathrooms that have walls inlaid with shells and coral. The gorgeous…

  • Gili Teak Resort

    Gili Trawangan

    New Age bungalows have teak walls and a stylish, simple design that lets in lots of light. Terraces for each of the 11 units have plush loungers, plus…

  • Coconut Garden

    Gili Trawangan

    An atmospheric spot with six bright and airy glass-fronted Javanese-style houses with tiled roofs connected to outdoor terrazzo bathrooms. Expect plush…

  • Pearl of Trawangan

    Gili Trawangan

    Sinuous bamboo and thatch architecture echo the snakelike curves of the pool at this upscale property at the south end of the strip. There are tidy…

  • Bintang Beach 2

    Gili Air

    On Gili Air's quiet northwest coast, this sandy but tidy compound has 25 basic bungalows (ranging from budget-friendly and fan-cooled to mildly snazzy)…

  • Begadang

    Gili Air

    This sprawling complex of basic bungalows in the northern interior of Gili Air is truly backpacker central, with a mushroom-shaped pool, heaps of…

  • Seri Resort

    Gili Meno

    It's a tough call, but we think this beachfront resort is just that much whiter than the surrounding sand. There is an interesting range of 75 rooms here,…

  • Ana Bungalows

    Gili Meno

    Four pitched-roof, thatch-and-bamboo bungalows with picture windows and outdoor bathrooms with pebbled floors. This family-run place has a cute used-book…

  • Pondok Santi Estate

    Gili Trawangan

    Seventeen gorgeous bungalows are set well apart on this old coconut plantation. Lawns now cover the grounds, and this is easily one of the classier…

  • Grand Sunset

    Gili Air

    These 25 sturdily built, bungalow-style rooms reflect the ethos of this modest resort: solid. Bathrooms are well designed and open-air, rooms have all the…

  • Villa Casa Mio

    Gili Air

    Casa Mio has fine cottages with pretty garden bathrooms, as well as a riot of knick-knacks from the artistic to the kitsch. The floridly named rooms (…

  • Rival Village

    Gili Air

    This modest four-room guesthouse just gets everything right. The French owners have created a sparklingly clean little compound amid family houses off one…

  • Gili Eco Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Nineteen classy rooms and villas, made from recycled teak salvaged from old Javanese colonial buildings, are set back from the beach on Trawangan's…

  • Villa Nero

    Gili Trawangan

    One of the best-run (if totally overpriced) places to stay on Gili T. Each of the 10 large units has hardwood floors across multiple rooms and a large…

  • Mango Tree Homestay

    Gili Trawangan

    This friendly homestay in a quieter part of the village offers eight simple doubles facing each other across a shady, fern-filled courtyard. The young…

  • Gili Mansion

    Gili Trawangan

    Though the gimmicky castle theme is a real island buzzkill, this always-booming hostel is nevertheless one of the best budget bets in town with clean…

  • Biru Meno Beach Bungalows

    Gili Meno

    Attractive bungalows in a tree-shaded compound are the headline feature in this unassuming but welcoming resort, which went through a major rebuild after…

  • Woodstock

    Gili Trawangan

    Should the vibe surprise you, given the name? Commune with the spirit of the Dead, drop out with Baez and turn on with Hendrix in 12 good-value rooms with…

  • Youpy Bungalows

    Gili Air

    Among the outcrop of driftwood-decorated beach cafes and guesthouses strung along the coast north of Blue Marine Dive Centre, Youpy has some of the best…

  • Madison Gili

    Gili Trawangan

    Twelve bungalow-style units are crowded into a tight site around a pool. However, through clever design, each unit feels private. The rooms are…

  • Vyaana Resort

    Gili Air

    The swath of beach on the sunset side of Gili Air is still fairly quiet, and this bungalow compound is a fine place to enjoy it. The eight (slightly…

  • Mahamaya

    Gili Meno

    A blindingly whitewashed modern pearl with resort service and 19 rooms featuring attractive rough-cut marble patios and white- and washed-wood furnishings…

  • Gili La Boheme Sister

    Gili Trawangan

    Exposed brick walls, repurposed wood, tiled floors and a rainbow of colours – that's the design formula at this quirky, eye-pleasing hostel. Some beds are…

  • Alam Gili

    Gili Trawangan

    A lush mature garden and a quiet beach location are the main draws here. The nine rooms and villas in a small compound boast elegant lashings of old…

  • Indigo Bungalows

    Gili Trawangan

    In the crowded Gili T midrange market, Indigo stands out for its attention to detail. The six rooms have hot water, patios and views of the pool or…

  • Amora Villa

    Gili Trawangan

    Thirteen lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, set deep in the village, tucked up against the hillside, surrounding a large pool. They're a great deal off season,…

  • Kelapa Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Luxury development in an inland location with a selection of 18 commodious villas (all with private pools) that offer style and space in abundance. A…

  • Krishna Sunset Bungalow

    Gili Air

    There's a '60s vibe at this chilled place with sweeping views of Lombok, other Gilis, Bali and the technicolour sunsets. You can cheerfully let another…

  • Balé Sampan

    Gili Trawangan

    On a nice wide-open stretch of beach. The 13 fine modern-edge rooms have stone bathrooms and plush duvet covers. Other highlights include a freshwater…

  • Hideout

    Gili Air

    Refurbished rooms at this fun hostel have three beds and a bathroom apiece. The decor defines cheery and it has a cool bar, hot showers, free breakfast…

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